Tips for writing a thank you note after an interview?

Question

What should I say, how long should it be, etc? Do I handwrite on a nice stationery notecard or do I type it up on regular white paper?

Answer 1

If you have their email addresses (from their business cards) then it might be perfect to send them a thank-you note via email. I've written a few (and have received a few) over the years and they DO make a difference !!

Just say thanks for taking the time to meet with me today and that you enjoyed the interview and learning about the company (assuming that's true), and that if they require any additional information to feel free to contact you (provide your contact info again). Blah blah blah. But again, it can really distinguish you from the crowd and adds a good professional touch to the experience.

GB

Answer 2

The appropriate method of thank you note depends on the age, technological expertise of the recipient, and the corporate culture. If it's a technology company, an e-mailed thank you should be fine - they might wonder about your technical skills if you sent a hand-written one. On the other hand, members of a law firm or someone in their 50's might expect an off-line thank you. The hand-written note is typically considered the most old-fashioned. Take your best guess at the appropriate format.

By sending a thank you, you will be differentiating yourself from most other applicants. Keep the note (not “letter”!) to no more than 4 paragraphs, or one typewritten page.

Send a thank you to EACH PERSON who interviewed you, regardless of their rank, including the HR person who MAY be your best friend through this process.

The thank you contents should include:

* Opening - "I appreciate you taking the time out of your busy schedule to meet with me." (or similar words - but the same idea)

* "I enjoyed the opportunity to meet you (and who ever else) and learn more about (company name)...

If there's something you wish you had said about your experience, something relevant to the person or the job, or something that you think might need emphasizing, include a short paragraph about that topic with an informative/marketing spin.

Close by reiterating your interest in working for the employer, and say that you'll be back in touch with the person and/or the recruiter - or whatever protocol has been established - by (specify a date a couple of weeks after they should recieve your thank you unless they told you when they'd be making a decision during the interview).

AND, if you get turned down for the job, ultimately, send them ANOTHER thank you. What? Yes! Thank them again for their time and the opportunity to learn more about the company. Send it to the hiring manager, the HR person, and whomever else seems appropriate. Close with something like, “Please keep me in mind for future openings.” Why? In case the “successful candidate” doesn’t work out – you’ll be waiting in the wings! And, even if they do work out, you may be top of mind for the next opening, which can happen often in a growing company.

See “Turning Rejection into Opportunity” from Job-Hunt.org for more tips on the thank-you-for-not-hiring-me note - link in the Source below.

Good luck!

Answer 3

First, if you have nice penmanship, handwrite it on nice stationary - otherwise, typed is fine, also on a letterhead however.
Include in the letter: a personal thank you to whomever you were interviewed by, appreciation for the time involved in interviewing you, and close it with something like "I am excited about the prospect of working for your company and will await your repsonse to filling this position."
Good luck!

Answer 4

When you receive a thank you note, you don't have to tip the mail man. He makes enough money from the Postal Service.

Answer 5

Don't do it, you are crawling.............lol